The Chinese Wall in the Bob Marshall
Wilderness - Montana
Let us share with you
Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness - a paradise for the
outdoor-minded vacationer. The fabled Chinese Wall punctuates an
awesome sweep of peaks, tier upon tier - a world of eagles and
mountain goats, and very lucky humans who do not stay, but who come
away renewed and enriched, and humbled and uplifted. A place that
fulfills the dreams of anglers, photographers, painters, hikers, and
anyone who thrills to the sights and sounds and smells of unspoiled
mountain beauty, scenery and solitude.
We offer deluxe pack trips into this superb
country. Horseback trips of five to ten days can be tailored to your
interests. You will be pampered with near gourmet food, well managed
camps, well trained trail horses, and skilled guides, packers and
cooks.
In addition, we provide complimentary lodging and meals before an after your trip. We furnish
everything but your personal gear. A suggested list of what to bring
and other helpful information will be sent to you upon booking a
trip.
Since we have been outfitting in the
"Bob" for more than twenty years, we have discovered, and
have been able to utilize, the most desirable campsites. We chose
these campsites for the hottest fishing and proximity to the most
spectacular scenery.
We schedule five to ten day wilderness sightseeing and photography expeditions
during July and August. The cost of these expeditions is $330.00 per person
per day. The following are descriptions of various trips, although we
can customize the itineraries to fit your specific needs.
5 DAY WILDERNESS
ADVENTURE
Each day we offer side rides to some of the
most beautiful alpine lakes imaginable. These pristine lakes are
choked with cutthroat trout ranging in size from ten to twenty-two
inches. The fish are easy and exciting to catch as you see them
coming from the depths of these incredibly clear waters to your fly.
We also fish Shaw Creek and Gordon Creek, feeder streams of the
South Fork of the Flathead River. Bull trout also inhabit these waters.
Those primarily interested in sightseeing
will experience the "Top of Shaw," a 360-degree view of
the Bob Marshall Wilderness, The Mountain Goats of Koessler Lake,
besides an abundance of wildlife and wildflowers.
Sightseers will ride to the top of Shaw Peak,
The Flathead Alps and Jumbo Lookout Peak. These lookouts give a
360-degree view of the "Bob" in addition to an
encompassing view of the infamous Chinese Wall. Our first stop will
be at Shaw Camp, then we move to the South Fork of the Flathead
River and camp alongside this magnificent fishery. From this
campsite we can fish the river or it's tributaries.
We then move to Burnt Creek Parks, camping
alongside the South Fork in the shadow of Scar Face Mountain. From
this camp we offer sightseers a ride to the mysterious natural
wonder of the Ice Caves, while fishermen experience absolutely
incredible fishing.
10 DAY WILDERNESS
ADVENTURE - CHINESE WALL/FISHING FANTASY
Fishing enthusiasts will experience several
camps alongside the South Fork offering unsurpassed fishing. We have
the opportunity to fish the South Fork at several locations as well
as it's tributaries. This fishing experience is the culmination
of all of the camp sites visited on our shorter trips with the inclusion
of more spectacular camp sites along the South Fork.
There is no finer fishing experience available,
anywhere!
Sightseers have the opportunity to ride to
the top of the "Wall" in addition to Shaw Peak, the
Flathead Alps and other high mountain lookouts. Although improbable,
it is possible to get that final 'fix' on the Rocky Mountains. These
ten day expeditions allow more time to fish, relax and enjoy this
vast natural paradise. At trips end, you will be surprised to
discover that you are still not ready to leave the wilderness.
"There was some concern when I
decided to bring the entire editorial staff of Outdoor Life
Magazine, even those who had never been on a horse, to the Montana
wilderness on a true horse pack trip, but it all disappeared after
the first day. I would recommend the Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch
to anyone."
Vin
Sparano, Executive Editor, OUTDOOR LIFE MAGAZINE
"Our wilderness program wouldn't work without reliable,
competent, well-equipped outfitters like you two. The people
responsible for the success of our trip, and the catalysts for our
coming together in spirit, were Virgil and Barbara Burns, our
outfitters and the proprietors of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch.
The trips' practical arrangements, selection and care of campsites,
healthy animals, food, and all the rest, were outstanding. I've
never been anyplace where people worked so hard to please paying
guests and at the same time made them feel so much like
friends."
Trail
Riders of the Wilderness, Washington, D.C.
July and August are perfect months for both weather and
experiencing our sightseeing and photography adventures. If you fly
commercially, we provide transportation to and from the Missoula
Airport to our beautiful lodge nestled between the Swan and Mission
Mountain Ranges.
We base out of our main tent camp in the Bob Marshall Wilderness on
our five day wildernerness expeditions. We ride from our lodge in the Swan
Valley to our remotely located wilderness camp at Shaw Creek. We
will remain at Shaw Camp for the duration of the trip. Shaw Camp
offers luxury in the wilderness; it is often referred to as
"The Shaw Creek Sheraton." Amenities include large wall
tents, heated sleep tents, cots with mattress pads, first class
dining and cook tent, a primitive privy, corrals, saddle and hay
tent, our crew tent and a shower.
7 - 8 DAY WILDERNESS ADVENTURE
We can ride to the South Fork of the Flathead River on a seven or
eight day expedition. We will fish the South Fork and it's
tributaries. "I can only say that is the best dry fly fishing
for cutthroat trout, anywhere in the U.S." David Beals, III.
As a bonus, fly fisherman have a chance to tangle with bull trout
which average four to eight pounds and can reach double-digit weights.
Our ten day trips allow us enough time to ride to the top of the
Chinese Wall, part of the Continental Divide, an escarpment
plummeting one thousand feet straight down and extending lengthwise
some twelve miles. National Geographic Magazine entitled a feature
article about the "Bob's" fabled Chinese Wall - "The
Great Wall of China, But You Can't Get There By Airplane." We
will also have the opportunity to fish the trout choked waters of
the lower South Fork of the Flathead at Murphy Flats.
Photo
Gallery
Sightseeing and Photography in Montana's
Bob Marshall Wilderness